On the morning of New Year's Eve, after breakfast, Old Li specifically called his second son into the room.
"Hongjun, with your mom and your younger brother not at home, do you think it would work to invite your elder brother's family over for a New Year's dinner?" Old Li knew he couldn't make decisions for the family on his own, so he had called his son to discuss it.
Li Hongjun frowned. If his elder brother's family came, there would be more people to feed, and that would mean his wife would have to work harder.
Seeing his son's frown, Old Li thought he disagreed and quickly said, "Our home has been too quiet for over a year, with no liveliness. Now that you've come back, it would be good to have your elder brother and his family over to liven things up. They have several boys, and it could bring some energy to our home." After hesitating for a while, he added, "They're just coming over for a meal; they won't eat much."
